Terrorism: ‘I killed over 15 people in Katsina’ – Suspect
A 28-year-old suspect, Suleiman Iliyasu of Walawa Asaurara, Sabuwar Ungwa, Jibiia LGA, Katsina State has confessed to killing over 15 persons in different banditry attack across katsina State.
Iliyasu, popularly referred to as Yar’bushiya made the confession at the Katsina Police Command Headquarters where he was paraded before pressmen on Tuesday.
SP Gambo Isah, the spokesperson of the Command, while parading the suspect said that “Yar’bushiya was arrested by the Area Commander, Dutsinma few days back for various crimes related to terrorism.
He said: “The suspect had participated in several armed robbery, kidnapping and cattle rustling across the state,” Gambo said
Yar’bushiya further confessed to working under the camp of “Dankarami,” a notorious terrorists kingpin, wanted by the Police for committing crime against humanity in Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kebbi and Sokoto States.
The suspect also disclosed that he has been involved in banditry for the past three years and participated in several attacks carried out in Sabuwar Dandume, Faskari, Jibia, Batsari, and Kurfi LGA of Katsina State.
Yar’bushiya who however pleaded for mercy said he will never participate in banditry again if he is spared.
